Leeds Junior Knights delivered a dominant performance home against Kingston Sharks Under 14's, cruising to an emphatic 9-1 victory. A cagey first period saw neither side find the breakthrough, but the team grew into the game and eventually found their rhythm.
Rory Hill stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (5 goals), proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. Finley Amos (2), Casper Read and Evelyn Strong also found the net to complete the scoring.
Leo Vengis was instrumental in the build-up play, racking up 3 assists and creating chance after chance.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Hill#9 | 16 | 37 | 14 | 51 | 3.19 |
| Caiden Mellor#18 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 1.61 |
| Casper Read#11 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 1.29 |
| Luke Swift#21 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 1.24 |
| Leo Vengis#38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 1.11 |
| Finley Amos#75 | 15 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 1.20 |
| Anrijs Mikelsons#68 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 0.94 |
| Jack Mcalpin#76 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 0.94 |
| Daniel Newton#53 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 0.65 |
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Leeds Junior Knights are in exceptional form, picking up 18 points from 6 games - that's 100% of all available points. Their 6-0-0 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 6 victories in this stretch.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 6-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 9.0 goals per game with 54 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
Defensively, the team has been rock solid, conceding only 6 goals (1.0 per game). This miserly defensive record provides a strong platform and means even a single goal could be enough to secure points. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +48 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 4 wins from 4 at home and 2 from 2 on the road.
In goal, Ansel Groot has been exceptional with a 92.0% save percentage and 1.31 goals against average across 6 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 69 saves from 75 shots faced.
Most recently, a 9-1 victory over Kingston Sharks Under 14's was a dominant display. Notably, 5 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Leeds Junior Knights currently sit in 1st place with 49 points from 18 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 1 games, finishing with approximately 52 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 96/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (8.7 goals/game) and solid defensive work (1.2 conceded/game).
Interestingly, the team has performed better on the road (9-0-0) than at home (7-1-1). This 100% away win rate provides confidence for upcoming travels. 100% of remaining games are at home, which should help.
The projected finish range of 1st to 1st reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
Overall, the outlook is positive. Key strengths like excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Points | 49 | 31 | +18 |
| Wins | 16 | 15 | +1 |
| GF | 152 | 145 | +1 |
| GD | 121 | 120 | +1 |
Leeds have been the form side recently and will look to continue their good run against Deeside, who have found wins harder to come by.
Leeds boast the stronger attack this season, averaging 8.4 goals per game compared to Deeside's 2.9. That firepower could prove decisive if they find their rhythm early.
Defensively, Leeds have been more solid, conceding 1.7 goals per game. Deeside will need to tighten up at the back, having let in 3.5 on average.
Leeds carry momentum into this one with 16 wins from 18 games (89% win rate). Deeside will be hoping to turn their form around.
The league table tells its own story - Leeds sit top of the table while Deeside find themselves in 5th. That 4 place gap will add extra motivation for the visitors to make a statement.
Leeds's goal difference of +121 highlights their overall dominance this season.
Based on the numbers, Leeds look well-placed to take all three points here. Deeside will need to be at their best to prevent what could be a comfortable home victory.
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| 5 |
| 6 |
| 11 |
| 0.61 |
| Joshua Broxham#14 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.63 |
| Max Phillips#41UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 13 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0.77 |
| Billy Lingwood#22 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0.56 |
| Gleb Sencenco#88 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.43 |
| Reuben Major#7UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.42 |
| Alfie Mcalpin#78UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Yiwen Ding#89UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.23 |
| Ansel Groot#30 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.12 |
| Esme Gibson#13DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Evelyn Strong#12DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.11 |
| Fedor Belov#91UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.50 |
| Finlay Manning#77DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Finley Jackson#93DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Alfie Morgan-Grice#60DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Denis Semjonovs#10UP · U12 NORTH 1DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jaxon Newbiggin#62DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Joel Munroe#33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mia Lindsay#27DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Noah Halawin#8DIV · U14 NORTH 2 EAST | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Zachary Harling#46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
